Environmental
What is 'brownfield' redevelopment and why is Pennsylvania a leader in this area?
ARedevelopment of agricultural land for residential purposes
BThe cleanup and reuse of formerly contaminated or underutilized industrial or commercial sites, supported by Pennsylvania's Act 2 program and various incentives✓ Correct
CA PADEP program converting state forests to industrial use
DA federal program funding development in economically distressed areas regardless of contamination
Explanation
Brownfields are former industrial or commercial sites with actual or perceived contamination that hinders redevelopment. Pennsylvania, with its extensive industrial legacy (steel, coal, manufacturing), has been a national leader in brownfield redevelopment through Act 2's liability relief provisions, tax credits, and EPA Brownfields grants.
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